Hearing Testing Options

The following hearing tests are available upon referral from a physician:

Pediatric Hearing Tests

  • Newborn Hearing follow-up screens using Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE)
    • Used to evaluate the integrity of outer hair cell function in the Cochlea. This test has a Pass/Refer criteria.
  • Pediatric Diagnostic Hearing Testing
  • Tympanometry
    • Assesses function of the middle ear
  • Pure Tone Testing
    • Includes speech testing and frequency specific tone testing through headphones or foam inserts
  • Speech Recognition Testing
  • Speech Reception Threshold Testing
  • Soundfield Testing
    • Includes speech testing and frequency specific tone testing through speakers for children who are not ready for headphones
  • Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE)

Follow-up testing for children who do not pass a school or pediatric hearing screen is available.

Adult Hearing Tests

  • Adult Diagnostic Hearing Testing
  • Tympanometry
  • Pure Tone Testing
  • Speech Recognition Testing
  • Speech Reception Threshold Testing